CNC Mill

T-Rex – Series

T-Rex CNC Mill with steel frame

Professional 2D, 2.5D and 3D material processing with the T-Rex CNC mill.

The is specially optimized mill T-Rex for 2D, 2.5D and 3D material processing. Due to the large machining area, the T-Rex is particularly suitable for industrial panel processing thanks to the convenient loading aid. No matter whether you want to mill, cut or engrave the material. The T-Rex, with its high accuracy, is the ideal partner, also for your work.

The CNC mills of the T-Rex series are equipped with high-quality ground helical racks as well as linear guides and carriages from HIWIN, THK or PMI.

from 12.185,60 €

(incl. German VAT)

CNC Mill with solid steel frame

Milling with excellent precision

The CNC mill T-Rex with a steel frame can be used directly for your work steps precisely and quickly! The absolutely torsion-resistant, completely welded steel frame (4-5mm wall thickness) with several additional struts allows an almost torsion-resistant construction, as it is not to be found a second time in Germany.

The CNC router serves as a connecting link between our small, accurate High-Z machine and the big RaptorX-SL milling machine. It is durable and accurate design – Best quality in the minutest details.

Best choice for sheet materials

Milling of PVC sheet material, plastics, woods, chipboard and various metals can be processed with this machine just as precisely as engraving of texts and images on stainless steel, aluminium or Plexiglas. The loading aid consisting of ball rollers on one side of the machine facilitates the insertion of, for example, large plate materials.

Permanent quality inspection

The T-Rex is the first machine which we developed in cooperation with a foreign company. The steel frame and some technical components are parts from suppliers which we inspected and tested with our high-quality standards.

By buying a T-Rex CNC mill you get a high-quality machine with well-tried technology.

Application possibilities

Milling

Engraving

High-quality components

Optimal dimensioned THK and HIWIN linear guidings, ball-screw drives, brushless engine technology and a solid massive steel frame-substructure, plus torsion-free and high-class craftsmanship at low price-level are the main features of this machine series.

Ball screw offers considerable ease of maintenance

The ball screw drive on the Z-axis convinces as a further plus point with significant ease of maintenance.
Spindles with dimensions of 25 mm and a pitch of 10 mm are installed on the Z-axis as standard. On a machine with a tool change system, the spindles’ dimensions change and are 25x5mm. The central lubrication gives the option of manual or automatic oiling of the spindles.

➤ Now also available with servo motors.

Constant quality control

We developed the T-Rex as the first CNC machine in our product range that in cooperation with a foreign company with us and for us. The frame and some technical components are supplier products which are subject to our usual strict quality control. With the T-Rex milling machine and our successful High-Z CNC mill, you buy top brand products and technology that has been tried and tested for years. One of the reasons to decide on a machine from CNC-STEP.

High-quality components and bellows

Helical toothed ground racks, HIWIN/THK/PMI linear carriages and guides protected by bellows on all long axes and the solid steel frame make this mill a reliable and durable CNC machine. The T-Rex mill is suitable for many other 2D, 2.5D and 3D applications besides industrial panel processing. The cabling is also protected and safely located in the closed energy chains.

Ground precision racks

Z-axis ball screws with a diameter of 25x10mm

Bellows on all long axes

Solid construction with over-dimensioned components

Optional 300mm and 400mm Z-axis traverse path

This machine series can also be adapted to your unique requirements concerning the passage height and the Z axis’s travel height! Instead of the regular travel of 200mm, we also offer the option of 300mm or even 400mm. We will discuss these and other requirements with you in detail to ensure that your new CNC mill will provide you with maximum flexibility and productivity in the future.

Special size
XXL T-Rex
800x2600mm

Most solid construction due to oversized steel construction for vibration damping

The newly designed, heavy machine bed of the T-Rex series counteracts vibration damping’s difficult issue efficiently. We deliberately use components with oversized wall thicknesses, usually only used in machines for stone processing. This fact results in the consistent up to 18 % higher dissipation of vibrations into the machine bed, responsible for unclean surfaces during milling.

Many possibilities thanks to high stability

Massive parts, precisely matched components and a robust steel frame enable the CNC user to machine countless materials!

Great variety of the T-Rex CNC mill due to special sizes up to 12,000 mm

We offer the T-Rex CNC mill in 8 different sizes ex-works. Besides, we can also provide unique dimensions up to 4000 x 12000 mm thanks to the installed helical toothed racks. We can match these in terms of size and performance according to your production’s wishes and requirements.

high Z-axis
300/400mm optional

Models of the T-Rex mill

Prices incl. German VAT

T-Rex N-0609

from 12.185,60 € - Inquire now!

T-Rex N-0615

from 14.119,35 € - Inquire now!

T-Rex N-1212

from 15.993,60 € - Inquire now!

T-Rex N-1218

from 18.617,55 € - Inquire now!

T-Rex N-1325

from 21.556,85 € - Inquire now!

T-Rex N-1530

from 30.987,60 € - Inquire now!

T-Rex N-2030

from 32.986,80 € - Inquire now!

T-Rex N-2040

from 38.484,60 € - Inquire now!

Our introductory OFFER for you:

When purchasing a machine, we offer you a 3.5 kW high-frequency spindle including a fully assembled and wired frequency converter at a special preferential price of only 474,81 EURO (incl. German VAT)

Article Number
Details	0609	0615	1212	1218
X Axis Travel	900 mm	1500 mm	1200 mm	1800 mm
Y Axis Travel	600 mm	600 mm	1300 mm	1300 mm
Z Axis Travel	200 mm (optional 300 mm/400 mm)	200 mm (optional 300 mm/400 mm)	200 mm (optional 300 mm/400 mm)	200 mm (optional 300 mm/400 mm)
Clearance height (Top edge machine frame up to bottom edge bridge)	220 mm (optional 320 mm/420 mm)	220 mm (optional 320 mm/420 mm)	220 mm (optional 320 mm/420 mm)	220 mm (optional 320 mm/420 mm)
Clamping Area X x Y	930 x 630 mm	1530 x 630 mm	1230 x 1320 mm	1830 x 1320 mm
Overall Machine Size X x Y x Z	1650 x 1440 x 1950 mm	2250 x 1440 x 1950 mm	1970 x 2150 x 1950 mm	2570 x 2150 x 1950 mm
Approx. Weight	650 kg	800 kg	950 kg	1030 kg
Frame Construction	casted/welded steel	casted/welded steel	casted/welded steel	casted/welded steel
Backlash	+/- 0,015 mm	+/- 0,015 mm	+/- 0,015 mm	+/- 0,015 mm
Repeat Accuracy	0,01 mm	0,01 mm	0,01 mm	0,01 mm
Maximum operating speed	12.000 mm/min	12.000 mm/min	12.000 mm/min	12.000 mm/min
Maximum rapid speed (measured diagonal travel X + Y)	17.000 mm/min	17.000 mm/min	17.000 mm/min	17.000 mm/min
Width Linear Guides in X, Y, Z	20 mm	20 mm	20 mm	20 mm
Drive Motors	Stepper motors	Stepper motors	Stepper motors	Stepper motors
incl. CNC step control and controller software	KintetiC-NC	KintetiC-NC	KintetiC-NC	KintetiC-NC
Supported Operating Systems	Windows 7, Win 8, Win 10 or later	Windows 7, Win 8, Win 10 or later	Windows 7, Win 8, Win 10 or later	Windows 7, Win 8, Win 10 or later
Power supply	380 Volt	380 Volt	380 Volt	380 Volt
Vacuum table with T-slot rails	1 vacuum zone	1 vacuum zone	2 vacuum zones	2 vacuum zones
Extra charge optional: vacuum pump	2,2 kW vacuum pump + 1.059,11 € incl. VAT	2,2 kW vacuum pump + 1.059,10 € incl. VAT	5,5 kW vacuum pump + 1.416,10 € incl. VAT	5,5 kW vacuum pump + 1.416,10 € incl. VAT
Extra charge optional: automatic central lubrication	+ 452,20 € incl. VAT	+ 452,20 € incl. VAT	+ 452,20 € incl. VAT	+ 452,20 € incl. VAT
Price in EUR (incl. German VAT)	12.185,60 €	14.119,35 €	15.993,60 €	18.617,55 €

Article Number
Details	1325	1530	2030	2040
X Axis Travel	2500 mm	3000 mm	3000 mm	4000 mm
Y Axis Travel	1300 mm	1500 mm	2000 mm	2000 mm
Z Axis Travel	200 mm (optional 300 mm/400 mm)	200 mm (optional 300 mm/400 mm)	200 mm (optional 300 mm/400 mm)	200 mm (optional 300 mm/400 mm)
Clearance height (Top edge machine frame up to bottom edge bridge)	220 mm (optional 320 mm /420 mm)	220 mm (optional 320 mm /420 mm)	220 mm (optional 320 mm /420 mm)	220 mm (optional 320 mm /420 mm)
Clamping Area X x Y	2530 x 1320 mm	3030 x 1520 mm	3030 x 2020 mm	4030 x 2020 mm
Overall Machine Size X x Y x Z	3270 x 2150 x 1950 mm	3780 x 2350 x 1950 mm	3780 x 2850 x 1950 mm	4780 x 2850 x 1950 mm
Approx. Weight	1550 kg	1750 kg	1950 kg	2200 kg
Frame Construction	castet/welded steel	castet/welded steel	castet/welded steel	castet/welded steel
Backlash	+/- 0,015 mm	+/- 0,015 mm	+/- 0,015 mm	+/- 0,015 mm
Repeat Accuracy	0,01 mm	0,01 mm	0,01 mm	0,01 mm
Maximum operating speed	12.000 mm/min	12.000 mm/min	12.000 mm/min	12.000 mm/min
Maximum rapid speed (measured diagonal travel X + Y)	17.000 mm/min	17.000 mm/min	17.000 mm/min	17.000 mm/min
Width Linear Guides in X, Y, Z	20 mm (optional 25 mm)	20 mm (optional 25 mm)	20 mm (optional 25 mm)	20 mm (optional 25 mm)
Drive Motors	Stepper motors	Stepper motors	Stepper motors	Stepper motors
incl. CNC step control and controller software	KinetiC-NC	KinetiC-NC	KinetiC-NC	KinetiC-NC
Supported Operating Systems	Windows 7, Win 8, Win 10 or later	Windows 7, Win 8, Win 10 or later	Windows 7, Win 8, Win 10 or later	Windows 7, Win 8, Win 10 or later
Power supply	380 Volt	380 Volt	380 Volt	380 Volt
Vacuum table with T-slot rails	4 vacuum zones	6 vacuum zones	6 vacuum zones	8 vacuum zones
Extra charge otional: vacuum pump or side channel compressor	5,5 kW vacuum pump + 1.416,10 € incl. German VAT	7,5 kW vacuum pump + 1.773,10 € incl. German VAT	7,5 kW vacuum pump + 1.773,10 € incl. German VAT	7,5 kW vacuum pump + 1.773,10€ incl. German VAT
Extra charge optional: Automatic Central Lubrication	+ 452,20 € incl. German VAT	+ 452,20 € incl. German VAT	+ 452,20 € incl. German VAT	+ 452,20 € incl. German VAT
Price in EUR (incl. German VAT)	21.556,85 €	30.987,60 €	32.986,80 €	38.484,60 €

A CE compliant commissioning of our CNC machines requires the assembly of the safety enclosure and the suction adapter.


Operating manual	EN

All CNC-STEP machines are

“PLUG & PLAY”

with a machine parameter selection in the software! You don’t have to spend a lot of time parameterising or setting up. Simply install the SOFTWARE, select the machine and get started.

That’s smart and time-orientated working!

Fast feed rates up to 17,000 mm per minute

Meanwhile, feed speeds of up to 17,000 mm/minute can be achieved (depending on the contour shape of the workpiece). Thus the machine is definitely in the speed range of much more expensive servo-driven CNC mills! This machine type can be used efficiently in trade and industry for milling and engraving work. The mill is equipped with closed energy chains on each axis.

CNC mill with HF spindle and tool changing system

Our CNC mills T-Rex are available in different sizes and with individual configuration. You, therefore, have the choice between machine systems with air-cooled or water-cooled high-frequency spindles, with or without a tool changing system, as required. We offer tool changing stations with up to 12 tool places, whereby the number of tools varies according to the size of the CNC router.

If you choose a CNC machine with tool changer, please note that the machine length increases by 300 mm in X-direction. That allows you to use the whole working area without any restrictions due to the mounted tool changing system.

If a decision is only made subsequently for a tool changing system, this is possible, but with a loss of the travel range by 300 mm.

Servo motors T-Rex servo with tool changer station

Selectable high-frequency spindles from HSD or other high-quality brand manufacturers

Depending on the application, different HF spindles can be optionally selected. You can choose between 1.5 kW ER20, 3.5 kW ER25, a high-frequency spindle with 6.0 KW or optionally also an HSD spindle with 7.5 kW and a SK30/ISO30 tool holder.

Including manual central lubrication / automatic optional

The manual central lubrication makes in the work process much more comfortable and is also equipped as a standard on T-Rex machines. The use of the manual central lubrication system is effortless and convenient via a lever on the bridge of the CNC router.

As an option, you can choose the automatic central lubrication for an extra charge, thus not only saving on personnel expenses but also having a more efficient use of lubricants. Here you can program in intervals so that you do not have to check this always personally.

Never miss maintenance again

As an option when choosing accessories, you can opt for automatic central lubrication. Here you can enter and save maintenance intervals in the software. That ensures economical and appropriate lubrication and maintenance of all ball screws and linear guides. As a result, production processes are optimised and ultimately more efficient, and at the same time, you will never miss maintenance again.

Zone vacuum table as standard equipment

You can also arrange the work surface can according to your wishes in terms of application and conditions. Either you work comfortably on the zone vacuum table with T-slot rails, with which the machine is equipped ex works, or you decide on the option with T-slot clamping possibility.

Here you decide for yourself how large the area you want to be to use it with T-slot plates. Of course, it is also possible to equip half of the working area with T-slot plates and leave the other half as it is. Depending on the planned application, the appropriate clamping method should be used.

As an optional accessory, we recommend the purchase of an oil-free vacuum pump or a side-channel compressor to make optimum use of the zone vacuum table. The individual zones of the vacuum table can be switched on and off independently of each other using levers on the long side of the milling machine. Depending on the size of the CNC portal milling machine, the vacuum table is divided into different numbers of zones.

Optional: pneumatic dust extraction

The optionally selectable dust extraction system operates pneumatically and keeps the work surface free of dust and chips during the work process. The suction shoe can be lowered and raised again by using the toggle switch on the control panel. An all-round brush strip surrounds the suction shoe and can therefore adapt to any shape of the workpiece.

Automatic central lubrication system servo motors CNC router T-Rex

CNC router zone vacuum table T-slot rail

Ergonomic control panel with integrated controller

ergonomic control panel T-Rex CNC mill

Full-HD touch monitor

The standard equipment also includes the ergonomic operating terminal with an industrial PC with touch display and integrated control. Accordingly, you can work either directly on the touch display or very conveniently with the wireless keyboard and mouse included in the scope of delivery at a comfortable height on the control panel. Due to the sloping design of the terminal, the Full-HD 1920 x 1080 screen is optimally visible and accessible.

Smooth and powerful performance

A built-in Intel® i3 processor, 8 GB RAM and the 128 GB SSD hard disk ensure smooth working with the design software ConstruCAM-3D and the control software KinetiC-NC. These two programs, as well as a Windows 10 Pro version in German and English, are already pre-installed on the PC.

All-in-One Plug & Play System

This gives you a plug & play system with which the machining process on the CNC mill can start directly. The operating terminal also has two USB ports on the front, which you can use for a USB stick, a radio remote control or other accessories.

With this all-in-one solution, you get a fully configured and set-up system without annoying cabling and separate hardware for clean and practical work.

The details of the operating terminal at a glance:

height of control panel approx. 1650 mm
Industrial PC with touch monitor
21,5” Full-HD 1920 x 1080 display
Intel® i3 processor
RAM: 8 GB
Hard disk: SSD 128 GB
2 USB ports on the front of the terminal
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro (German, English) pre-installed

The basic equipment of the T-Rex mills

drive: stepper motors
sliding through of long and up to approx. 200mm high workpieces possible
linear guides on all axes !! Company HIWIN / THK / PMI
ball screw spindle (multiple ball bearings)25×10 on Z-axis
(in case of the model with tool changing system, ball screw spindles with 25×5 are used)
rapid speed maximum up to approx. 17,000 mm/min
processing speed up to approx. 12,000 mm/min
max. resolution on X/Y: 0.005mm; Z: 0.0025mm;
backlash max. +/- 10 µm (0.010 mm)
repeat accuracy approximate 0.01 mm
ball rollers as loading aid for panel material
contactless reference switches/limit switches/inductive proximity switches on all axes
emergency stop button with a double safety device
clean cable routing with closed energy chains
ergonomic control panel for practical handling including stepper motor control and KinetiC-NC control software (pre-installed)
ConstruCAM-3D CAD/CAM software (pre-installed)
operating system Windows 10Pro (pre-installed)
ESTLCAM CAM software
wireless keyboard, wireless mouse
manual central lubrication
T-slot table
a detailed briefing at pickup, unlimited telephone support, live support and remote maintenance with TeamViewer is available
instruction at our premises: software installation on your PC, explanation of essential functions in ConstruCAM-3D, KinetiC-NC, etc.

CNC mill – Design and functions

On closer examination of the CNC sector and related milling machines, we find the CNC mill is very popular. This fact encouraged us to answer some questions regarding portal milling machines:

What is a CNC mill?
What is this machine type used for?
Which software is suitable for working with a milling machine?
Which points are important when buying a CNC controlled mill?

Construction of a CNC mill

A CNC mill describes as the name indicates, a particular building type of a milling machine. Here, the X-axis is arranged horizontal, the Y-axis vertical, and the Z-axis perpendicular on the two other axes, which together results in a so-called portal. Some portal milling machines have multiple milling heads on the Z-axis, in addition to the milling head on the Y-bridge, to allow simultaneous processing of all sides in one step.

The workpiece to be machined is either mounted on a movable clamping table which moves within the portal in accordance with the desired material to be removed, or on a stationary clamping table which is travelled by the sled of the milling machine.

Which software is suitable for working with a CNC controlled mill?

A CNC mill operates like all milling machines with a so-called control software. Things which were manually done in the past with drawing paper and pencil, happens today, with much less effort, using a PC. Thanks to modern CAD (Computer-aided design) / CAM (Computer-aided manufacturing) control software, it is possible to send data sets, usually called DIN ISO G-codes, of almost any shape, whether 2D or 3D, to the machine. The machine then works row by row, until the workpiece has been processed as desired. Ready is your customized workpiece. Because also here applies:

The better all components are matched to one another, the more efficient and accurate a CNC mill will work!

It is recommended to contact a milling machine manufacturer or vendor for the purchase of a portal milling machine, offering for example free support even after purchase. This ensures that any initial difficulties, during incorporation into a control software are technically supported by experienced staff, in order to avoid additional, high costs. This makes the start much easier and cheaper!

Which points are essential when buying a CNC mill?

You should ask yourself the following questions before buying a CNC mill:

What type of material do I want to process and how hard is it regarding the engine power of the milling motor? Hard or soft? Heat sensitive?
What are the maximum sizes of my workpieces concerning the size of my desired milling machine?
Which quantities do I want to manufacture in one operation?
How exactly do the features of my chosen portal milling machine match the needs of my workpiece to be processed?
Do I feel well-advised?
Do I get expert support even after purchasing, possibly even free?

The more precisely you can define the requirements of the desired machine before buying, the more accurate a competent seller can offer the right machine, and then the more precise the milling results will be achieved. In a professional, experienced company, you will always have a trained technician and/or seller.

OPERATING COSTS – T-REX N-SERIES

High-performance CNC mill requires minimal maintenance

Due to the robust machine construction, these CNC mills require very little maintenance. Nevertheless, an annual visual and basic inspection of the machine and all components is advantageous to ensure a high production quality concerning the tolerances. Besides, you as the machine owner can efficiently perform all necessary standard tasks yourself.

Maintenance costs

Our T-Rex machine series, both stepper and servo motor variants, have low maintenance and operating costs, as most of the expenses are reduced to lubricants.

For example, a standard lubricant cost for the central lubrication, with the interval’s optimum setting via the software and economical daily use, can be estimated at around 20€ for approximately two months.

Low power consumption

For the largest T-Rex machine’s power consumption with a vacuum table, tool changer and spindle, we can determine a maximum value of 20 kWh. That corresponds approximately to a cost of 5€ (can vary according to electricity provider). The smaller the machine size and the fewer accessories, the value reduces accordingly downwards.

Spare parts supply

Our T-Rex CNC mill supply of spare parts is permanently guaranteed because we have the necessary standard stock components. Thus, in case of emergency, delays, downtimes and failures can be better compensated.

Daily cleaning of the workplace

Without a doubt, the machine and the work area’s daily cleaning extends the CNC mill’s and accessories’ service life. That includes blowing off, sweeping or vacuuming the work area. This way, you ensure error-free production and a trouble-free workflow and prevent machine failure and unnecessary repair costs.